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Full Definition of LIP

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: either of two fleshy folds that surround the mouth in humans and many other vertebrates and are organs of human speech essential to certain articulations; also: the red or pinkish margin of the human lip

lip

Definition of LIP for Kids

: the edge of a hollow container (as a jar) especially where it is slightly spread out

3

: an edge (as of a wound) like or of flesh

4

: an edge that sticks out <the lip of a roof>

— lipped\ˈlipt\adjective

Medical Dictionary

lip

noun\ˈlip\

Medical Definition of LIP

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: either of the two fleshy folds which surround the opening of the mouth in humans and many other vertebrates and in humans are organs of speech essential to certain articulations; also: the pinkish or reddish margin of a human lip composed of nonglandular mucous membrane and usually exposed when the mouth takes on its natural set